Inspired by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, today on Fashion Love Stories, I’m exploring the enduring allure of the classic yellow fisherman’s raincoat — a piece rooted not in fashion, but in survival, utility, and maritime history.
From Norwegian fishermen and the ports of Brittany to Nantucket summers and contemporary New York style, the yellow raincoat has quietly evolved into one of fashion’s most recognizable symbols of understated coastal chic.
I discuss the original heritage makers like Helly Hansen and Guy Cotten, the romantic American interpretation of seaside dressing, and why this practical garment still feels timeless today.
Because the best style pieces are rarely about trends.
They are about authenticity, restraint, memory, and the stories clothing carries with it through time.
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